My mother was watching a show on the health channel that was about polycystic ovarian syndrome. She swears I have all the symptoms and should speak with my gynecologist about being tested for it. I have never heard of the condition and I was wondering if anyone has had any experience or has information about PCOS?
2006-06-12 09:48:06 · 4 answers · asked by holyterrar85 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
yes. my sister was diagnosed w/ this. symptoms may include sharp pain or severe cramps in ovaries,nausea,diarrhea,vomiting. also, irregular bleeding or absence of period for months.
sometimes she cannot stand or get out of bed. the pain is so severe.
2006-06-12 09:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by malak 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is an abnormal condition characterized by not being able to release mature eggs or not releasing at all. the absence of a period and infertility. It is caused by an endocrine imbalance with increased levels of testosterone, estrogen, and decreased secretion of the follicle stimulating hormone, which aids in the release of the eggs. Numerous follicular cysts may develop. The affected ovary may double in size. It can also cause an increase chance of breast cancer and cancer of the endometrium.
2006-06-12 10:08:37 · answer #2 · answered by Memere RN/BA 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
PCOS s/s: Anovulation, Increased Weight, Facial Hair (men's pattern) - hirsutism, Striae - marks around your abdomen, back, hips.
Can also be Cushing's Syndrome that you have.
2006-06-12 12:12:27 · answer #3 · answered by amazin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just diagnosed with it last fall. It is very painful. My cycle is random at best. It is treatable with Birth control but no real cure that I know of.
2006-06-12 09:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋